Adaptive Technology Centre
The Adaptive Technology Centre or Adtech spaces provide a space for students registered with AccessAbility to study. The spaces are a quiet place to study with access to ergonomic furniture such as sit/stand desks and ergonomic chairs, and access to assistive technology and software such as dictation and text to speech software.
Callaghan
Space name
Adaptive Technology Centre (Adtech).
Space features
- All spaces in Callaghan Adtech have dimmable lights.
- Fidgets are available to use.
- Access to a mattress to lie down.
- Assistive technology and software such as dictation and text to speech software.
- Sit/stand desks and ergonomic chairs.
- Dual monitor workstations with computers provided or the option to bring your own device.
- Colour Printer.
Opening hours
Available as per the Auchmuty Library’s opening hours.
Access methods
Adtech is staffed by AccessAbility Monday to Friday from 9-5pm. To access the room outside of these times, see the Library staff at the service desk on level 3.
Booking requirements
No booking required. There are two private study rooms and a general study space.
Please note exams are held in this space and a room may not always be available.
Staff servicing
Adtech is staffed from Monday-Friday from 9-5pm.
Location
Room L327 in Auchmuty Library.
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Ourimbah
Space name
Adaptive Technology (Adtech).
Space features
- The Adtech room in Ourimbah is equipped with blinds to reduce natural lighting and glare.
- Assistive technology and software such as dictation and text to speech software.
- Sit/stand desks and ergonomic chairs.
- Dual monitor workstations with computers provided.
Opening hours
Available to access as per Ourimbah Library opening hours.
Access methods
A key is required to access Adtech. This can be obtained from the Library staff at the service desk.
Booking requirements
No booking required.
Please note exams are held in this space and a room may not always be available.
Staff servicing
Space is unstaffed.
Locations
Room A217 in Ourimbah Library, the Information Resource Centre (IRC).
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NUspace
Space name
Adaptive Technology (Adtech).
Space features
- The Adtech room in NUspace is equipped with blinds to reduce natural lighting and glare.
- Assistive technology and software such as dictation and text to speech software.
- Sit/stand desks and ergonomic chairs.
- Dual monitor workstations with computers provided.
Opening hours
Available to access as per NUspace opening hours, more information is available on the NUspace site page. Please note Adtech is not within the Library at this location and hours of operation differ from the Library.
Access methods
Swipe card access is required to access the space. Access is provided to students registered with AccessAbility who study at the NUspace campus. Contact AccessAbility@newcastle.edu.au to gain access.
Booking requirements
No booking required.
Staff servicing
Space is unstaffed.
Locations
Room X105 in NUspace
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